Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

On extradition, there are a whole range of people. Part of the problem in this is that the United Kingdom, as I understand it, has given residency to an enormous number of former KGB people. They are legally in the UK and this is part of their difficulties in dealing with these issues.

Last week the Minister, Deputy Roche, had detailed discussions with the relevant Commissioner on our entire programme. Obviously there are pressures and tensions where we must deliver on what we said and also acknowledge what we have done. The Minister will outline our steps on this matter. I believe questions in this regard appear on the Order Paper.

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